# CVE-2016-0160: DLL Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2016-0160 is fixed in 8 products on 1 platform, first by KB3147458, released April 12, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0160
- Priority: High
- CVSS: n/a (Important)
- EPSS: 0.1294
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: yes
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation Less Likely
- Published: Apr 12, 2016
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0160

## Description

<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly validates input before loading dynamic link library (DLL) files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the target system and then run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The updates address the vulnerability by correcting how Internet Explorer validates input before loading DLL files.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems | 10586.218 | [KB3147458](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3147458.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems | 10586.218 | [KB3147458](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3147458.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems |  | [KB3147461](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3147461.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems |  | [KB3147461](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3147461.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems |  | [KB3148198](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3148198.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems |  | [KB3148198](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3148198.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer 11 on Windows RT 8.1 |  | [KB3148198](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3148198.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer 11 on Windows Server 2012 R2 |  | [KB3148198](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3148198.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |

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